The average train between Manchester and Kiel takes 20h 47m and the fastest train takes 13h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Manchester and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Kiel at 2:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 20h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Kiel station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.
Manchester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Kiel train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Manchester to Kiel train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Kiel is 814.9 km. The road distance is 1,429 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kiel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 13h 36m.